Public Campground
Pine River
Pine River is located in the San Juan National Forest near Bayfield, CO. The terrain consists of forested areas with a river nearby, offering opportunities for fishing and hiking. Temperatures range from 30°F in winter to 80°F in summer, and nearby attractions include Vallecito Lake and the Weminuche Wilderness.
Description
Overview
This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a site. Once on-site, you may be able to pay for your campsite(s) by scanning a QR code using the Recreation.gov mobile app, and the Scan and Pay feature. If this option is available, you will need to__first download the free Recreation.gov mobile app https://www.recreation.gov/mobile-app prior to your arrival__as some remote areas have limited or no cellular service.
Facilities
Campsites accommodate only tents or small RVs. All 6 campsites have views up the Pine River Valley. Private land adjoins the campground, with no public access to the river until three miles up the trail. There is no potable water.Although horses are not allowed in the__primitive campground, the Pine River Trailhead__has a parking area with a horse corral for overnight horse camping, as well as__hitching posts and a turn-around parking area for trailers.
Location
Pine River is located in Colorado
Coordinates
37.446874 N
107.505863 W
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
Features
For Campers
- Toilets
- Alcohol
Drive Time
- 1 hr 39 min from Farmington, NM
- 3 hrs 52 min from Santa Fe, NM
- 4 hrs 4 min from Albuquerque, NM
- 4 hrs 4 min from Grand Junction, CO
